#4978E5 Hex Color
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Not a quiet navy, #4978e5 is a bold, saturated blue that jumps forward on screen. Its brightness and punch make it a strong accent for buttons, links, and calls to action, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for body copy. The hex code #4978e5 flatters warm corals and soft creams.
Questions about #4978e5
What is #4978e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4978e5 is rgb(73, 120, 229), in HSL hsl(222, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 68%, 48%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #4978e5?
Warm coral, amber, and soft cream set off #4978e5 without competing with its saturation. For a calmer palette, try muted sage or a warm sand neutral.
Is #4978e5 readable on white or black?
#4978e5 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.